New Delhi, July 10 -- FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on Thursday announced that Priya Nair will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from August 1, 2025, onwards, succeeding Rohit Jawa. She will also join the HUL Board, subject to necessary approvals, and continue to be a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive, the company said in a statement on Thursday, July 10.

Priya Nair will reportedly be the first woman to hold the position of CEO and Managing Director of HUL. She began her career with the FMCG company in 1995 and served several prominent roles, such as Executive Director of Home Care, Executive Director of Beauty & Personal Care, and Chief Marketing Officer, Beauty & Wellbeing. During her...